Meaningful Adventure - Volunteer Experiences in Sri Lanka

Location

Sri Lanka: Rural Areas

Program Summary

Even though the devastating 2004 Boxing Bay tsunami is now becoming a distant memory for many, its legacy remains, and much work still needs to be done. Join a group of volunteers and contribute to Developing World Connections' long-term commitment to the reconstruction of Sri Lanka.

Working alongside locals, international volunteers can contribute to the ongoing construction of a trades training facility to help ensure that locals develop the technical skills they need to secure their economic future. To date, Developing World Connections volunteers have helped build 29 homes, a prayer center, a shop, a playground, and the first part of the trades training center.

Working in the Tangalle region at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, volunteers can expect to do anything related to construction, be it bending rebar, moving dirt, putting up a roof or painting. No special skills are required and efforts are valuable, regardless of physical capacity.

Program Highlights

1. Volunteer in Sri Lanka and contribute ...

Program Summary

Even though the devastating 2004 Boxing Bay tsunami is now becoming a distant memory for many, its legacy remains, and much work still needs to be done. Join a group of volunteers and contribute to Developing World Connections' long-term commitment to the reconstruction of Sri Lanka.

Working alongside locals, international volunteers can contribute to the ongoing construction of a trades training facility to help ensure that locals develop the technical skills they need to secure their economic future. To date, Developing World Connections volunteers have helped build 29 homes, a prayer center, a shop, a playground, and the first part of the trades training center.

Working in the Tangalle region at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, volunteers can expect to do anything related to construction, be it bending rebar, moving dirt, putting up a roof or painting. No special skills are required and efforts are valuable, regardless of physical capacity.

Program Highlights

1. Volunteer in Sri Lanka and contribute to the reconstruction of rural communities.

2. Help complete construction of a trades training facility that will help ensure locals develop technical skills.

3. Carry out a variety of volunteer tasks, including moving dirt, putting up a roof, or painting.

4. Travel inland and visit the historical and cultural Sinhalese capital of Kandy.

Dates

Qualifications

Type of Programs

Languages

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Food

Housing

In-country orientation/Training

Pre-departure orientation/Training

Registration fees

Travel while in host country

Written materials pre-departure

In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

The cost of a two week international volunteer experience in Sri Lanka is 2,000 CDN. Cost includes food, in-country transportation, 2 - 3 star level accommodation and project and program expenses. Included in that cost is a 500 CDN direct project donation. This cost does not include airfare. However, the entire cost of an international volunteer experience paid through Developing World Connections, including airfare, is eligible for a charitable tax receipt in Canada and/or U.S.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Arts

Building & Construction Projects

Community Centers

Community Development

Education

Grassroots Organization

Microfinance

Nutrition

Organic Farming

Small Business Development

Tree Planting

Typical Volunteer

Anyone with an open mind, an adventurous spirit, and a caring soul. Families. Singles. Couples. Adults. Youth. We have had volunteers range in age from 9 to 83 years old and their backgrounds have been as different as their ages. No special skills are required and if you have physical limitations, you can work according to your ability.